MA61 Rear end into a RA65ST?

[dunebob]

Ok does anyone know if a MA61 rear end will bolt into an RA65ST(sedan not hatch)?

[thechuckster]

deleted cause i might have been wrong

[Intense]

ra65 is IRS
Both cars have F series diff and from what I've read It's a farily simple swap. The entire IRS subframe bolts in, you get disks on the rear and the F series LSD

[wilbo666]

Yah, bolts in.

RA65 is IRS regardless of hatch or sedan

Also when you change to disk I suggest that you use the MA61, or the correct bias valve for the brakes!

Cheers
Wilbo

[Norbie]

In case you're not aware, the only difference between the two is the disk brakes and LSD centre in the MA61.

[haison]

Well i just found out my MA61 has a celica subframe in it. It went in with a few minor modifications so it's not a straight forward swap but not too hard afaik.

[Negative Boost]

What are those minor modifications you talk of?

[CrUZida]

I know the swing arm mount points on MA61's are 65/70mm where as Celica's are 70/70mm.

Thats the only difference I know of.

[haison]

That must be it. It was done before i owned the car so don't know specifics and mechanic doesn't really remember.

[wilbo666]

I know the swing arm mount points on MA61's are 65/70mm where as Celica's are 70/70mm.

Thats the only difference I know of.

Every celica I have seen has had 65/70....

Cheers
Wilbo

[CrUZida]

http://toymods.net/forums/showpost.p...6&postcount=10

[ViPeR_NiPPleX]

Shorter hand brake cables maybe between coupe/hatch?

[CrUZida]

I know xZ1x's cables are ~25mm longer, as is the rear half of the driveshaft.

Track is also 40mm wider, but not on the Celica

[ill-minded]

i'd say probably not, the wheelbases are the same across the coupes and hatches

[ill-minded]

oh and i can also confirm that a 1985 RA65 ST has the 65/70 mounting points (just checked then)